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V48 ESO

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,679 mi
Last recorded82,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 ESO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes covered in underseal.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes covered in underseal.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,380 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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V48 ESO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 78,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V48 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V48 ESO registered?

V48 ESO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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